B&B at the Old Mill

The Old Mill in Devizes is part guest accommodation, part working gallery space - and it's the sort of place that rewards curiosity. Set in converted mill buildings just outside town, it functions as both a bed and breakfast and a showcase for contemporary art and craft, though the setup isn't your typical white-cube gallery experience.

What you'll find depends on who's exhibiting and what's on at any given moment. The mill itself is the real draw - those old stone walls and original timber beams create something far more atmospheric than most commercial galleries manage. It's intimate, occasionally quirky, and genuinely lived-in rather than sterile.

This works best for art enthusiasts who enjoy exploring work in unconventional spaces, or for anyone staying at the B&B itself who fancies browsing between breakfast and a walk. It's not a full afternoon's entertainment unless you're serious about the work on show. You'll want to check ahead what's currently exhibiting and whether admission applies - details aren't readily available online, which is both frustrating and typical of smaller independent spaces.

If you're based at one of the nearby glamping sites like Mill Farm (barely half a mile away) or staying at the Devizes Camping and Caravanning Club Site for a proper holiday, it's worth a browse. Devizes itself has the canal and the impressive Kennet and Avon Museum to keep you occupied. But treat the Old Mill as a pleasant diversion rather than a destination in itself.